Sunday, January 31, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3452: A Ted Cruz Rapport Destroyer - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)





Two days ago the last republican debate prior to the Iowa Caucuses was held in Des Moines. Currently Ted Cruz is running second to Donald Trump in the Iowa polling. It's well noted that Mr. Cruz is not well liked among his colleagues. Likability has, of course, has many components - and an often completely ignored yet profoundly important ingredient of likability is nonverbal communication.

Between 4:06 - 5:45 in the above video segment of this most recent Republican debate, Mr. Cruz answers a question regarding ethanol. Four times during his answer, Senator Cruz displays his hands configured in what is known as the "Pseudo-prayer". In body language lingo, the pseudo-prayer is an example of an Illustrator-MAP (Manipulator, Adaptor, Pacifier) Hybrid. The pseudo-prayer does not build rapport, nor is it neutral - rather it's a significant rapport destroyer. It projects a patronizing and condescending emotional tone. Moreover the arrogance transmitted by this body language is further amplified when it's clustered with a chopping motion - a faux pas the Texas senator commits several times here.






















See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3451: Angelique Kerber defeats Serena Williams in Australian Open

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3448: Ted Cruz's Challenge to Debate Donald Trump One-on-One; Cruz's Default Facial Expression 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3443: Donald Trump - "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and Shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any Voters!" 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3438: Hillary Clinton, What's Your Relationship with Vladimir Putin? - Democratic Debates 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3410: Bernie Sanders Apologizes to Hillary Clinton for Data Breach at Democratic Debate - Body Language Faux Pas 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3404: Bush to Trump, "You're not going to be able to insult your way to the presidency"

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3401: Jeb Bush and Anxiety 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3371: John Kasich at the Republican Debate 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 1866: Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth are Engaged - An Affection-Love Sincerity Signal


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Saturday, January 30, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3451: Angelique Kerber defeats Serena Williams in Australian Open - Body Language (PHOTOS)





















Earlier today in her first appearance in a major final, Angelique Kerber upset Serena Williams in the Australian Open. Had Serena won, she would have tied Steffi Graf for total major wins in the Open Era. In these images Ms. Kerber is seen holding and kissing the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup of the Aussie Open.

When we kiss with our eyes closed, we want to drink in the full emotion of the moment - every drop. A full forty percent of the human brain is dedicated to vision. Moreover ninety percent all of our sensory input (all five of our senses) is visual. The remaining four senses have to "share" the other ten percent. So when we close our eyes during a kiss, the other four senses, along with other parts of the brain get a little bit more blood flow and a significant increase in electro-chemical activity. Thus when we close our eyes, we truly experience an increase in our sense of touch, taste, smell and hearing - as well as an increase in our cognitive ability - and our depth of emotion.

Here the trophy is an emotional surrogate/metaphor for her experience of winning this tournament. In personal relationships, sometime during a hug, a kiss or other affection displays - our eyes may not be closed one hundred percent of the time - but if we're sincere (and living fully in the moment) they should close (at least for a second or two) the vast majority of the time. If not - this is a red flag for significant affection drop-off (and reduced sincerity). This sign is one of thousands of nonverbal cues we can use to self-monitor our own thought-emotions as well as detecting the true intents of others.

The German tennis player is squeezing every drop out of her experience.  Congratulations on your first major win Angelique.






















See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3450: Kanye West reacts to Paparazzi's questions regarding Wiz Khalifa

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3068: John Boehner Kissing Nancy Pelosi 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2508: Anne Frank, Sincere Smiles and Emotional Comfort

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2919: Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama - Friends? - will they Hug it Out?

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3325: Vladimir Putin, the United Nations, Russian Soil and Confidence Levels

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3424: Donald Trump, "Hillary Clinton created ISIS with Obama" 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3436: Is Hillary Clinton Intimidated by Donald Trump?

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3247: Barack Obama's Response to Question regarding Revoking Bill Cosby's Presidential Medal of Freedom 


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Friday, January 29, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3450: Kanye West reacts to Paparazzi's questions regarding Wiz Khalifa - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)





You don't need to know the details behind the beef between Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa to read Kanye's body language. Two days ago a paparazzi confronted him about the tension between the two musicians and Mr. Kim Kardashian displayed several highly characteristic nonverbal signals. What follows is a partial analysis.





0:32.2

A near straight-on view of a "Jaw Jut" is exampled in this moment - in this cluster context highly indicative of Anger.











0:32.8


A fraction of a second later West's head is slightly oblique and tilted down allowing a different view of Kanye's jaw jut.










0:35


His anger momentarily ebbs and we can see in profile that Kanye West does not have an under-bite (nor a jaw jut in this instant).










0:44

A few seconds later, Mr. West apologizes to the paparazzi and mentions a "... after that, a show of respect to you and your family ..." - and yet simultaneously he displays a very clear expression of contempt.


Whenever a person's verbal language and body language are in disagreement - it's their body language which tells the truth.


See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3449: Natalie Portman's Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3426: Barack Obama, Executive Action, Gun Control and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3393: Syed Rizwan Farook, Tashfeen Malik, San Bernardino Shooting and Predicting Violent Behavior

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2231: A Common Facial Expression of Mass Killers - Using Body Language as a Threat Assessment Tool

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3096: Kanye West's Body Language at the 2015 Grammys

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3230: Kanye West arrives at Glastonbury - But What Does He Think?

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2300: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West in Rio at Christ the Redeemer Statue and the Body Language of Palms Up vs. Palms Down

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3338: Brie Larson, Jimmy Fallon and a common Body Language Signal of Sexual Display and/or Sexual Attraction

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3449: Natalie Portman's Hands - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)





In the above video, Natalie Portman demonstrates a common nonverbal gesture - and yet one rarely described. In body language parlance, this is but one of many examples of what is known an "illustrator" - for they serve to illustrate, emphasize and add description and flavor to verbal language.

In this interview, Natalie is recounting her research of, and preparation for a rendition of "Iko Iko" with Sia, Jimmy and The Roots. During the segment from 1:07 to 1:12  as Ms. Portman says, "... Yeah - it said something that it was like Creole, like the king being [Fallon over-talking] - a Mardi Gras, yeah, Creole ...", her hands move in an elevated, open palm, moderate-to-high frequency, moderate-to-high amplitude gesture. When interpreted in toto (particularly with Natalie's facial expression), this nonverbal is a "Kinda-Sorta-Maybe" gesture illustrating a "Nebulous quality" and a "Searching for the Correct Description" to that which is being discussed.

In this particular example, Natalie Portman's body language is highly congruous with her verbal language (as well as her paralanguage) - thus her sincerity quotient is very high. However this gesture is often used when the verbal language is (when simply taken at face value) decisive and definitive - yet in such a scenario, if you know what nonverbal signals to look for - you'll pick up on the insincerity. Often times our subconscious detects this disparity and leaves us with a feeling of ill-at-ease or "something's not quite right here" emotion.



See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3448: Ted Cruz's Challenge to Debate Donald Trump One-on-One; Cruz's Default Facial Expression

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3443: Donald Trump - "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and Shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any Voters!"

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3439: Ted Cruz and the Lateral Lip Purse

Dating & Romance Body Language Secret No. 2020: The Art of Looking Flirtatious

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2929: Jessica Alba, Sin City 2, Action Figures and the Jaw Confessional 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis 2759: Vladimir Putin, Annexation of Crimea and Mouth Asymmetry 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3435: US Sailor captain Apologizes to Iran 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3446: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Body Language


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Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3448: Ted Cruz's Challenge to Debate Donald Trump One-on-One; Cruz's Default Facial Expression - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)





One profoundly valuable body language skill is the ability to detect insincerity.  The single most common nonverbal signal of insincerity is over frequently contracting the forehead muscles. The correlation is even higher when it's limited to central forehead contraction (CFC) - as opposed to the entire width of the forehead. Moreover, if there's any inkling of a coexisting "mouth smile" (insincere) with the central forehead contraction - a huge red flag is raised.

We all make this expression from time to time when we're feeling:

1. Arrogant (although this is of course, not the only expression of arrogance)
2. Contempt (there are also other expressions for contempt)
3. Smug-Incredulity

As human beings, we're expected to feel such feelings occasionally. Yet when a person exhibits the CFC with a smile chronically - be warned.

Pundits, bad actors/actresses, most news reporters/anchors make this expression with a higher frequency compared with the general population. Politicians also display this nonverbal facial cluster much more than average. Of all the candidates, from all the parties running for the presidency this election cycle, no one displays this facial expression more than Ted Cruz.























CFC + partial mouth pseudo-smile during 0:33 and just after Mr. Cruz is referencing Megyn Kelly and Donald Trump: "If she asks him mean question - I mean his hair might stand on-end."
























This CFC with partial/insincere mouth smile is seen just after Sen. Cruz challenged Mr. Trump to a one-on-one debate (during 0:50).


See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3447: Chris Pine, "The Finest Hours" and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3325: Vladimir Putin, the United Nations, Russian Soil and Confidence Levels  

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3272: Donald Trump, Megyn Kelly, Deception and Misogyny

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3328: PewDiePie on Stephen Colbert's Late Show - a Common Body Language Alpha Up-Regulator

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3267: Jeb Bush and Emotional Dissonance 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3287: Hillary Clinton, Email Servers and Crisis Management  

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3310: Carly Fiorina's response to Donald Trump's, "Look at that Face!"



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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3447: Chris Pine, "The Finest Hours" and Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)





Chris Pine was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live earlier today to promote his most recent film, The Finest Hours - which will be released this Friday. And let the body language begin ...





















During 0:52 seconds (above) and to a lesser extent at the 0:54 second mark (below) in the interview, Pine can be seen displaying an oft overlooked nonverbal - the "Shrug" - which does not involve the shoulders.

Although a shrug most often is associated with the shoulders - here Mr. Pine displays a "Thumb Shrug" with a simultaneous and minor eyebrow shrug/forehead shrug component. There is also a mild nasal flaring occurring in this moment. In these examples Pine's thumb/nasal-flare/eyebrow/forehead shrug indicates, "What Choice did we have?" or "What could I do?" (e.g., It's a film about a Coast Guard rescue, what could I do? Of course we were going to get wet!).

What other areas of the body besides the shoulders, thumbs, nostrils, forehead and eye brows can manifest a shrug? Depending on the other nonverbal signals with which it is clustered, what are some other meanings of a shrug?




















See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3446: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3432: Leonardo DiCaprio reacts to Lady Gaga at Golden Globe Awards 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3435: US Sailor captain Apologizes to Iran

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3046: Chris Pine Dials Up His Alpha - "Into the Woods"

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3023: High Heels and Their Ability to Influencing Men's Decision Making 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3409: Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Reaction to Bernie Sander's Criticism of the DNC

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3272: Donald Trump, Megyn Kelly, Deception and Misogyny

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3429: Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward met with Ammon Bundy - Body Language Tells


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Monday, January 25, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3446: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Body Language (PHOTOS)


























Yesterday the Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots 20-18 for the AFC Championship and the right to play the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Much was made of the match-up between their respective quarterbacks - Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. While Brady's Patriots has been victorious in the majority (11-6) in overall games vs. Manning - Peyton leads in wins when it comes to payoff games (3-2).

These two images were captured after different games in different seasons. The picture above shows Manning (orange jersey) and Brady just after last night's game, while the photo below was from 12 October 2012 when the Patriots were victorious (31-21).

In each of these post-game meetings, the losing quarterback is the first to turn away from the conversation. While the face and eyes lag, remaining partially turned toward the winner, the respective losing athlete rotates their bodies away. The loser is the first to disengage. Thus while both of these men are high-alpha personalities, the contexts of these meetings are opposite - with Manning being the winner and therefore projecting his relative-alpha, whole-body pointing toward Brady (relatively beta) in the moment above - with the reverse occurring in the scenario below.

If we could see the configuration of their legs, it's highly likely that in each of these situations the winning QB would have his feet more widely planted, while the loser's feet would be close together. Lower extremities are the first to acquiesce while the face and eyes linger.
























See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3445: Harrison Ford Re-enacts 'I Love You' Scene from Star Wars - The Graham Norton Show

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3078: Tom Brady, Deflategate, Deception and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3079: Tom Brady, Deflategate - Part Deux

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3172: Jameis Winston, the NFL Draft, Body Language and Predicting Violent Behavior

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2904: Roger Goodell's Defending the NFL's Punishment for Ray Rice - Bad Crisis Management & Body Language Tells

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2947: Governor Rick Perry - Beta Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3282: Zac Efron Swam with a Wild Tiger Shark and Avoided an Attack by using Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3253: John Kasich Formally Announces His Candidacy for President
 
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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3445: Harrison Ford Re-enacts 'I Love You' Scene from Star Wars - The Graham Norton Show - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)




This video segment is from a while back (March of 2014) - but it's classic if you're a Star Wars fan. Here, Graham Norton gets Harrison Ford to re-enact the famous "I Love You" scene from The Empire Strikes Back with a lucky audience member. It also helps to illustrate some classic nonverbal signals of anxiety - as well as a fundamental body language axiom.


0:06 - 0:09

After hearing an audience member shouting, "Love you Harrison!" - and having an inkling for what's coming next (given Graham Norton's reputation), Mr. Ford displays an extremely common, and yet surprisingly rarely appreciated nonverbal anxiety display - that of the false shirt collar adjust - neck scratch. The human neck is extremely sensitive and loaded with nerves - including the Vagus Nerve (Cranial Nerve X). Touching this area (99.99% of the time this is done subconsciously) during times of anxiety will thus stimulate the Vagus Nerve and thus with some individuals - slow their heart rate.


0:09 - 0:10

The next couple of seconds, Harrison sits upright in his chair - straightening his shoulders, neck and the rest of his spine as he takes a deep inhalation.

This is also an extremely common - yet scarcely noticed body language signal of anxiety (How often do you notice another person's breathing depth or rate?)


Notice also that in both of the above images, Han Solo's elevated adrenaline levels are betrayed by his eyelids - which are opened significantly wider than baseline (along with an elevated forehead).


0:26 - 0:27

Harrison Ford knows what's coming - and despite the fact he's an experience actor - his psyche is trying to suppress his emotions from internally growing as well as outwardly manifesting. There are many nonverbal emotion suppressors - and the Inward Lip Roll (ILR) is one of the most common.

The fact that accomplished actors - those people who are under a special exemption of our social contract against deception - for we want them to lie, we want them to suspend our disbelief - the fact that such skilled professionals cannot control their body language much better than the average person on the street (when they're not in character and have the advantage of multiple re-takes on a controlled film set) - speaks volumes about the profound value of both skilled interpretation of others' body language as well as developing one's own nonverbal skills.

See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3443: Donald Trump - "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and Shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any Voters!"

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2586: Harrison Ford in "Ender's Game" - Microexpression and Macroexpression of Regret - Harrison's Brand and the Stanislavski Method

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3427: George Lucas regarding Star Wars, "I sold them to the white slavers"

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3280: Jeb Bush, Iowa State Fair and the ability to Change the Minds' of Voters

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3283: Trivago Guy - It's Not His Wardrobe or Haircut - It's the Body Language Stupid! 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3277: John Kasich reflecting on Debate 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3256: Katie Holmes on Jimmy Fallon 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3112: John Travolta Chin Holding and Face Touching Idina Menzel at the Oscars - What Makes it Extra-Creepy 


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Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3443: Donald Trump - "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and Shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any Voters!" - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)





As with material for comedians across the World, Donald Trump also supplies a never-ending fodder of extreme body language to those who study it. Today in Sioux Center, Iowa, Mr. Trump said, "... My people are so smart. And you know what else they say about my people? - The polls. They say, 'I have the most loyal people'. Did you ever see that? Where I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any voters, Okay? It's like incredible!"

This was not simply hyperbolic boasting. Note that Mr. Trump used a handgun illustrator (not to be confused with the "pistol steeple") during this braggadocio statement. In addition when he said, "shoot" - he moved his thumb as a visual metaphor for pulling the trigger. Moreover he "aimed" his handgun directly at the camera/audience.

With the exception of some military or law enforcement, melodrama or comedic scenarios this is an extremely rare body language illustrator for anyone in a leadership position to display - particularly those who are running for office. If you watch 10,000 hours of news reports and you won't see this again. Even the more simple (and much more common) index finger (forefinger) pointing is highly offensive and hyper-aggressive - regardless of the country or culture. But a simulated gun firing gesture raises the ramifications to a level rarely seen. Its use in this manner is highly correlative with  low or absent empathy, impulse control disorder, narcissistic personality disorder and (on occasion) antisocial personality disorder.






















See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3442: Jennifer Lawrence Scolds Journalist at Golden Globes

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3440: Sarah Palin Endorses Donald Trump - What Trump Really Thinks About Palin

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3431: El Chapo, Sean Penn, an Interview and a Handshake 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3424: Donald Trump, "Hillary Clinton created ISIS with Obama" 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3265: Donald Trump, Exaggerated Mouth Movements, Narcissistic and Hyper-Alpha Personalities

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3025: Vladimir Putin, Alpha Hand Signals and "The Claw"

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3358: Hillary Clinton on Stephen Colbert - We Let the Banks Fail Next Time 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3275: Carly Fiorina, The Republican Debate and Likability (or not)


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Friday, January 22, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3442: Jennifer Lawrence Scolds Journalist at Golden Globes - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)





In the video above, after the 2016 Golden Globes, Jennifer Lawrence famously scolds a journalist who was purportedly taking a photo of the acclaimed actress while asking her questions. She was having none of it. What follows is a partial nonverbal analysis.



0:04 - 0:05, Jennifer Finger-wags at the Journalist. This universal nonverbal emblem is extremely patronizing and should be used very sparingly (with forethought).






0:07 - 0:08, A Thumb Dismissal (e.g., "Get out of here with that!", "That's not allowed!")



0:08 - 0:09, Hand Wipe illustrator across the face as she says, "You gotta live in the now!" (e.g., "Wake Up" or "Pay Attention")








What emotion is displayed by Ms. Lawrence's cluster of a jaw jut with her prolonged eyelid closure?












0:15 Tight Forward Lip Purse - indicates a clandestine plan and/or a clandestine disagreement. This example also has the characteristic of being tight - thus adding anger to the mix. Jennifer Lawrence knows the journalist just made a huge mistake and she's decided to call him out (again).



0:16 - Looking up to Left - A common (though not absolute) Epiphenomena of right-hand dominant individuals in the midst of Visual Recall. She is double-checking her (visual) memory in this instant to be sure she's at the Golden Globes (Question: If Ms. Lawrence were left-handed, what would this indicate?).




0:17 - a partial, unilateral mouth-smile. This is but one variety of a pseudo-smile. Because Ms. Lawrence has had recent Botox treatments to her forehead, there is very minimal central forehead contraction (CFC). What are the three primary thought-emotions you should think of when a CFC is seen simultaneous with a partial mouth smile?


0:18 - Head Tilt Toward another person simultaneous with an Eyebrow Flash and a Partial (Insincere) Mouth Smile is an exceeding common nonverbal cluster indicative of a Scolding. There is also an element of contempt present here.



0:21 - Jennifer displays significant mid-facial tension (and to a lesser degree lip tension) displaying both disgust and anger.







See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3441: Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Interview regarding Flint's Water Crisis - Is He Being Honest and Sincere?

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3414: Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Affection 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3364: Jennifer Lawrence accidentally kisses Natalie Dormer on the Mouth 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3242: Jennifer Lawrence, Singing Cher, Liam Hemsworth and Body Language  

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 1863: Sharapova's Thin Lips of Anger

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3314: Donald Trump's Town Hall Q & A in New Hampshire - Fails to Correct Questioner re: President Obama's Religion and Nationality 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3340: Bernie's and Hillary's Big Moment - Body Language at the Democrat Debate  

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3429: Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward met with Ammon Bundy

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3441: Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Interview regarding Flint's Water Crisis - Is He Being Honest and Sincere? - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTO)





Michigan's Governor Rick Snyder was interviewed earlier yesterday by Charlie LeDuff (a journalist from WJBK - a local Fox affiliate television station from Detroit) regarding Flint's ongoing water crisis. The entire published video interview is included above.

This is an immense tragedy and no one can blame any Flint citizen - particularly a parent, for being beside themselves with anger and frustration. 

Although Mr. LeDuff did not ask Gov. Snyder directly, "Did you know about lead contamination in Flint's water supply for days, weeks or months prior to the public at large?" or "Were you party to a cover-up?" (or variations on this theme) - Rick Snyder was entirely truthful and sincere during this interview.

Specifically, Governor Synder's paralanguage, verbal language and body language were all congruent - indicating a high sincerity quotient. He skirted the question as to whether certain people were asked to resign (which is what occurred, at least with some individuals - did you see the nonverbal tells?), resigned of their own accord or were fired outright - yet there were no indications of deception present during this interview.

The Governor's sincerity and truthfulness during this interview, certainly does NOT excuse him from his ultimate responsibility as "Captain of the Ship" of the State of Michigan. And of course at best gross negligence and incompetence have occurred at multiple levels - and indeed there may have been a cover-up on some level with some individuals (subordinate to Gov. Snyder) - however in this interview, Rick Snyder is being sincere and truthful.




















This website serves as an objective reference source for the science and art of Body Language/Nonverbal Communication. In an effort to be both practical and academic, many examples from/of varied cultures, politicians, professional athletes, legal cases, public figures, etc. are cited in order to teach and illustrate both the interpretation of others’ body language as well as the projection of one’s own nonverbal skills in many different contexts – not to advance any political, religious or other agenda.


See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3440: Sarah Palin Endorses Donald Trump - What Trump Really Thinks About Palin

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3426: Barack Obama, Executive Action, Gun Control and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Quiz-Analysis No. 2902: How Sincere was Ray Rice's Apology?

>Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3392: Donald Trump to Republican Jewish Coalition

>Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3242: Jennifer Lawrence, Singing Cher, Liam Hemsworth and Body Language

>Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3190: Taylor Swift's Body Language of Feigned Surprise

>Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2459: Was Eliot Spitzer Sincere? Apology, Sincerity and Body Language  

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3308: Hillary Clinton's Apology - Certainly Late, Yet Was It Sincere?

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3440: Sarah Palin Endorses Donald Trump - What Trump Really Thinks About Palin - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)





Yesterday former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin endorsed Donald Trump for President. The two call each other friends - yet what does Trump really think of Palin?

At the moment just after Mr. Trump introduced Gov. Palin in Ames, Iowa - he displayed a highly characteristic expression of a fear-regret combination. Although the resolution is not superior, these expressions are definitive. Please view the above video from 52:40 to 53:24 to more fully appreciate the dynamic nature of these nonverbal clusters.





53:20

Fear mixed with Regret

















Trying to smile in the midst of continued fear and regret.

53:23








Although Trump may vary well value Palin's endorsement, he does not really want her to speak for him.

This is an outstanding nonverbal example demonstrating that, when people are far from their emotional base-line, the emotion they think they're projecting is almost never what they desire or believe it to be


See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3439: Ted Cruz and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3255: Donald Trump and a Body Language Signal of Social Fear and Hesitancy 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3399: Donald Trump and a Bald Eagle  

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3314: Donald Trump's Town Hall Q & A in New Hampshire - Fails to Correct Questioner re: President Obama's Religion and Nationality  

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3301: Sarah Palin re: Bush vs. Trump regarding speaking Spanish - "When you're here, let's Speak American!

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2099: Nikki Haley & Sarah Palin - Governors in Contrast

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2573: Sarah Palin's Hand, The Pledge of Allegiance and Sincerity

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2313: Elisa Lam Video in Elevator at Cecil Hotel - What Her Body Language Tells Us ....  


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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3439: Ted Cruz and the Lateral Lip Purse - Body Language (PHOTOS)
























This image of Ted Cruz was captured on 16 January 2016 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at a Tea Party event. Senator Cruz's facial expression in this moment is displaying what is known as a "Lateral Lip Purse". It's crucial to not confuse this with a "Forward Lip Purse". Although there are nonverbal modifiers which, if coexisting, will alter its meaning, when the rest of the face is neutrally configured, the lateral lip purse is indicative of an, open (non-secretive) decision making thought-emotion.

This particular expression is very prevalent in restaurants as people peruse their menus'.


See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3438: Hillary Clinton, What's Your Relationship with Vladimir Putin? - Democratic Debates

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3437: Donald Trump Defends New York Values accusations from Ted Cruz 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3435: US Sailor captain Apologizes to Iran

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3433: Barack Obama, The State of the Union and Paul Ryan 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3425: Donald Trump's first Campaign Ad Commercial

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3260: Cara Delevingne vs. Emila Clarke in an Eyebrow-Off (plus some Schwarzenegger and Gyllenhaal)

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3262: Donald Trump, Breast Pumping and Donald's "That's Disgusting"

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3301: Sarah Palin re: Bush vs. Trump regarding speaking Spanish - "When you're here, let's Speak American!" 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3164: Johnny Depp's portrayal of Whitey Bulger in "Black Mass" trailer 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3415: David Beckham, John Boyega, Star Wars and Lightsabers 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3196: José Maria Marin, FIFA Corruption and Body Language of the "Forward Lip Purse" 
 

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